Menominee is a city located in Menominee County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,131. It is the county seat of Menominee County⁶. Menominee Township is located to the north of the city.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.2 km² (5.5 mi²). 13.4 km² (5.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 5.65% water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 9,131 people, 4,063 households, and 2,441 families residing in the city. The population density is 680.6/km² (1,763.2/mi²). There are 4,393 housing units at an average density of 327.4/km² (848.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.35% White, 0.14% African American, 0.82% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. 1.12% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 4,063 households out of which 27.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% are married couples living together, 12.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% are non-families. 35.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.22 and the average family size is 2.86.

In the city the population is spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $30,523, and the median income for a family is $38,867. Males have a median income of $32,850 versus $22,145 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,500. 13.3% of the population and 9.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 18.2% of those under the age of 18 and 11.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.